Mystical Caves

Adult male Malaika longipes

Exploring caves without the aid of modern technology was a fascinating endeavor in the past. Recently, we discovered a flambeau deep within a cave in South Africa, hidden beneath a massive boulder wall within a vertical crack. What makes this discovery particularly intriguing is the lack of burn marks on the fabric or cloth used for the flambeau. This raises questions about whether the explorers needed to replace the cloth at this point in their journey, or if they attempted to create a new flambeau altogether. The artifact is truly a beautiful piece that offers a glimpse into the methods and tools used by cave explorers in the past.

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Another amazing system, from formations to mycelium networks. Absolutely stunning to follow the stream bed

Unfortunately, not all of my cave conservation missions revolve around the enchantment and marvel of these underground wonders, and how our ecosystem flourishes from the help of pristine cave systems. The harsh reality is that caves are being vandalized, and the delicate cave life is suffering as a result. Graffiti is one of the most detrimental acts one can commit inside a cave. The paint's toxins seep into the soil, affecting the creatures that call the cave home. Additionally, the bats are forced to inhale the toxic fumes, further exacerbating the negative impact. A ripple effect that causes a huge amount of destruction. It is truly disheartening to witness the damage caused by such thoughtless actions.🦇🖤🦇🖤🦇🖤
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Lovers Rock- Nature showing humanity how to live with one another 🤗 one day when I grow up I want to be just like nature💜💚💜💚💜💚 absolutely beautiful 😍

Amazing growths from 🌴trees🌴 to fungi🍄🍄
What an amazing experience to be a witness to such a pristine part of nature. What life must have looked like 1000s of years ago? Loving my life on this beautiful plant 🌍😍

Monitoring how caves protect our ecosystem. A series of 20+ caves that are not publicly known or accessed, have created a flourishing biodiverse ecosystem in the middle of a buzzing city. Please help us protect these magical and sensitive ecosystems by not polluting or vandalizing the caves. Without the caves we will not have these amazing pockets of life

Exploring a new multi leveled cave is always exciting but the danger is real. One cut rope due to rock fall and one battered caver🤷
Always nice to find a healthy cave full of life and wonder.

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⛰️ Echoes of the wild 🏔️

Visited Soil For Life which left me feeling inspired and at peace, Balanced and grounded. One of very few places in Cape Town where you can feel that you are part of nature in the buzzing city. The staff at Soil For Life are all creators of happiness. Magic happens as they plant their seeds, and sprinkle love over everything 🌱🥦🌶️🥬🍅🥒🍓🍄with No pesticides no bull s**t, just love 💜 and the proof is in the harvest. Support them by purchasing healthy organic produce or pop in and experience the magic ✨🪄 ✨🪄

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What shape cloud do you see?😎

Swartberg skies😍

😻Nature's graffiti 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣creating magical colours 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🦇🦇🦇

Nothing like a healthy cave with all sorts happening inside💥from fungus, and abundant critters, to sandstone transformations and colours😍✨🦇✨. Protecting our present for a healthier and happier tomorrow eourcaves

Healthy caves = healthy ecosystems = happy, healthy life 🍄🦇🌱🐾🌈🦇😎😍

The amazing power of mycelium networks that keep our natural world stitched together, above and below ground 🍄🍄🏵️🌱🌳🌻 So awesome to see a healthy environment 😍😎

Masterfully and beautifully created rim stone
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A little TLC goes a long way in nature 💪

✨🦇Magical Underworld 🦇✨

Amazing cave treasures await quietly and patiently in the dark for the light to shine and for their stories to be tolled✨✨

Leaf Nosed Bats, such an amazing feeling to be able to watch them roost😍. Happy and healthy 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

The magical wonder of mycelium networks🍄🥰🍄🍄🍄🍄🥰🍄 healthy ecosystem 😎🥳